Never Fear Backward Falls Again (Ages 65+)

[@Advicefortheelderly]

I am almost 82 years and when I was a teenager I read of falls occurring often among the old. So I decided to do a little preparation, namely I practiced walking backwards to strengthen all of muscles involved. Generally 20% of my walk is going in reverse. So far I have succeeded. I do not want to celebrate too early but I think this is a worthwhile approach.

[@HT-Physio]

That's great to hear, I'm wishing you all the best in your continued safety ☺

[@ChittarupaYoga]

Awesome, it's about being proactive and mindful while you move.

[@Gipsi711]

Excellent information.. Us over 75++ are candidates for falling. My good friend recently fell in the bathroom and needed a two months hospital stay.. Therefore all elderly friends, follow Will's many good tips and advice and you will be better off. Greetings from an 81 living in Bali

[@HT-Physio]

I'm sorry to hear about your friend, I'm wishing them all the best in their recovery, and I'm sending best wishes to you in Bali ☺

[@ChittarupaYoga]

Always good to get tips for reducing falls. They are so scary.

[@dianawhitehouse8101]

Just had a nasty backward fall fracturing 3 more vertebrae. For some time I have been tottering when standing socially. I was told that my centre of balance would be changed due to previous fractures but not how to correct it. Considering buying a rollator to walk with but feel stubborn as only weeks ago I was doing dance aerobic classse with the youngsters. I'm 70. Already bought your book. Your videos are priceless. Thank you. You've given me hope and motivation to continue my lifetime love of excercise...I was on the brink of giving up. xx

[@ushaashok1426]

Every video is a bonus for the 50+. So clear and so apt the stretches and strengthening exercises. Thank you so much 🙏

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome!

[@ChittarupaYoga]

He does a great job of explaining things.

[@debraellwood3850]

11:51 I just signed up for the 3TF and the strength building video. Will, your YT videos have helped me go from a torn meniscus and walking with a cane in January to completing a 5K in under an hour this weekend. You are amazing, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I'm going on Amazon to order your book. ❤

[@HT-Physio]

Congratulations, that is absolutely fantastic, well done! You should be very proud of your hard work and dedication. Thank you for ordering my book, I hope you find it packed with helpful information. I'm wishing you all the best ☺️

[@ladyrnt1]

Your content is great! Simple, straight to the point and very helpful! Thank you for caring! 🤗

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much for your kind words, it's my pleasure to share my work, it's just great to hear people appreciate it!

[@TheSapphireSprit]

I’m only 62 but through a series of bad decisions I’m having issues now. I have hit my head on concrete at least 20 times. 2 in the last week. Unfortunately the first exercise I can’t do because squatting is almost impossible. I’ll do the others and see what I can get done. So appreciate the videos. You do a great job and almost feel like a friend.

[@toadhall5041]

I recommend you wear a bike helmet. After I had a concussion, the neurologist recommended I wear one for a month to prevent a new concussion.

[@TheSapphireSprit]

@@toadhall5041 thank you so much! I will definitely invest in one.

[@ChittarupaYoga]

I hope you find some exercises that do work for you to keep that from happening. That's so scary.

[@jenniferalbrecht5101]

Very helpful, as always! Thank you! 😍

[@HT-Physio]

Very happy to be of help 😃

[@joanwatkins3022]

Sometimes I almost fall backwards going up a step. It is super scary!!! Thank you so much for making this video!!I think I didn’t plant my foot enough on the step, but these 3 exercises could only be beneficial, plus they are not time- consuming!!

[@HT-Physio]

It's definitely scary, that's for sure. I hope these exercises prove beneficial to continue keeping you safe ☺

[@joanwatkins3022]

@@HT-Physio thank you ! I am definitely going to do all 3, even if just twice a day!

[@jns0913]

Very useful. I’ve fallen a few times and I have compensated by leaning forward because it isn’t intuitive to strengthen those muscles - but that’s problems of it’s own. I’m happy to have a better solution.

[@HT-Physio]

I'm sorry to hear about your falls, I hope you can put this advice to good use! I'm wishing you all the best :)

[@philipsamways562]

Brilliantly informative. Very practical and great demonstration

[@hoarderqueen7699]

Man I just love you, thank you for doing this, you are heaven sent for us. Sending much love all the way from the Philippines!

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much, it's my pleasure to help! Sending best wishes to you in the Philippines 😃

[@LeRoi715]

Excellent help, Dear Sir! Greetings from Toronto!

[@HT-Physio]

Greetings to you in Toronto!

[@joseenoel8093]

Phew cooler weather today, hubby's an Applebee grad, born in '56, he called himself a king 👑 too before I snapped enough, we're West Island brats! 😊

[@LeRoi715]

@@HT-Physio Thanks. Very helpful channel .

[@anettesnderskov8480]

I am a big fan of your KZbin channel and your newsletter. I am a Danish woman who has just turned 50 and has multiple sclerosis. Many of my physical sclerosis problems seem similar to the physical defects many people have when they are over 70 and 80 years old. My next conversation with my physiotherapist will be about back weight both when standing and walking. I can actually feel on my heels that I have way too much weight on them. I only saw the connection after I saw 'prevent backwards falling'.

[@carolvernon9819]

Thankyou I am recovering from a fall backwards at the gym(move it or lose it)we were keeping balloons in the air a gentle class I hurt my lower back and broke my wrist I am recovering and feeling much better but it's so helpful to understand why these falls happen and how to prevent them I'm only 56 not very fit but I am trying it's hard to get your confidence backx

[@HT-Physio]

I'm so sorry to hear about your fall, that must have been very painful. I'm wishing you all the best in your recovery and I hope my videos can provide guidance to rebuild your confidence and get you back into your classes :)

[@carolvernon9819]

Thankyou just been watching the videos on hidden dangers of stretching I find the information very helpful thankyou

[@keiralim9204]

Falling backward and postural instability can be seen in one of the subtype of Parkinson's disease or parkinsonian syndrome, due to loss of normal postural reflexes. This was usually tested by pull test. PT can be really beneficial in those patients.

[@toadhall5041]

I bought the book just because I wanted to pay you a little for your valuable videos. Good book to have.

[@Sharon-bo2se]

Did likewise.

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much for ordering my book, I really appreciate it, I hope you found its contents to be valuable and informative!

[@KileyBlack-z9e]

Your videos are great. They are clear and most importantly give me hope that many problems can be solved. Thank you!

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased to hear you've found my videos helpful!

[@Sharon-bo2se]

Good advice as always. Just a suggestion: use heavier markers on your white board, please. We older folks don't see as well, esp on our phones. ❤

[@lucinaburke1397]

I'm 70 and the only time I feel like I'm going to fall backwards sometimes is going upstairs. It's scary, especially with a laundry basket full.😳

[@LinCarmer]

May I suggest - get a big duffel or laundry bag to carry on your shoulders like a backpack. I had to resort to this when I had eye surgery that confused my depth perception. I’ve been using it ever since because it leaves my hands free to grip the railing going up 2 sets of stairs.

[@995freetree]

I have a laundry bag I toss it down Fell once going down w laundry basket Broke my foot Will not happen again

[@ChittarupaYoga]

Yes, be careful and make some changes in how you carry the laundry.

[@stephaniecole4609]

Thanks that has been very helpful as I suffer a lot from falls with the last 2 being backwards ones. Although nothing's broken, it really affects your confidence & takes time to build up exercise again. My glutes are apparently a lot to blame at present!

[@HT-Physio]

I'm sorry to hear about your recent falls, but I'm glad you didn't break any bones during them. I hope the tips in my video prove beneficial to prevent further accidents!

[@johndomingodarum9709]

Your videos are a great help to me! Thank u! Godbless you

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased to hear they've been helpful!

[@70Pthompson]

This has been very helpful to me. Please keep making them

[@ChittarupaYoga]

He has so much great information, doesn't he?

[@annroman4561]

Always the best advice! Thank you Will.

[@HT-Physio]

Very happy to help!

[@SusanHaydon-kp1jc]

Very slow clear demo. Thanks.

[@HT-Physio]

Happy to help!

[@PadraigMulligan]

Thanks 🐢

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome!

[@patricialimoges6708]

Will, I never miss your Friday emails. I have a tendency to fall backwards, which I've managed to avoid, but it could get worse, so these exercises were really helpful. However, I find a hamstring stretch while lying on the floor raising my leg with a strap or Pilates ring better for me than the chair stretch. Could you demonstrate that one sometime in the future? I've never seen this issue addressed before. Thanks.

[@LionelHeir]

The foundations no longer support the house ! Keep leg strength and choose very carefully your shoes etc

[@JimHighland84]

Super helpful, thanks!

[@HT-Physio]

Great to hear it!

[@jjaus]

Finally one thing I don't have! My stomach moves my centre of gravity forward! 😄

[@garmitkaur501]

Very helpful, thank you so much ❤

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome!

[@thomascornelius7771]

Thank you for the muscle building video

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome!

[@carlreid4161]

I have two knee replacements Will, ten years apart mind, but my left was replaced nearly two years ago now and I still have tendon problems the lateral side at the back of the knee and it doesn’t take much for me to feel as if I’m tipping backwards. I didn’t have this issue at all before surgery but as soon as it was replaced I had really tight hamstrings and tendons.

[@RebeccaFuller-y1k]

🍃🌼"Thank You" for all your encouragement. I very much appreciate your videos 😊 🍃💛🍃

[@HT-Physio]

You are so welcome, I'm so pleased to hear you've enjoyed my videos!

[@RebeccaFuller-y1k]

@@HT-Physio 🤗

[@francesgraham5411]

I fell backwards because the floor was slippery . I was turning away and my right foot in turning slipped up in the air and I fell. Result was a displaced trimalleolar ankle fracture with 2 bones in foot also fractured. I now have alot of hardware in my left leg and ankle.

[@francesgraham5411]

While your exercises are good, what happened to me was caused by inattention and rushing.

[@shirintaraporewalla5531]

The complete guide video is not being sent inspite of doing the needful.

[@deanframe9095]

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve fallen backward. The worst 3 ft on a pile of concrete….ugg. I’ll enjoy this exercise

[@HT-Physio]

I'm so sorry to hear about your falls! I hope these exercises help to keep you safe ☺

[@scscraps6119]

My right knee is more sensitive okay to bend slightly if needed with hamstring stretch?

[@rachael1572]

I have hyper extended joints

[@rachael1572]

I'm put mine on the front of body

[@joseenoel8093]

I sometimes go backwards down stairs, doing so after being in the car too long gave me a charlie horse over my good knee, ow, wasn't even home, at a restaurant and back up the stairs forced I (hhhmmmm should I attempt going up backwards?🤔🙄🤦🤷🎠🏖!

[@GültenKurtulmuş-m2q]

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